According to the Project Management Association (UK), project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve specific project objectives in accordance with agreed acceptance criteria within defined parameters.
One of the key factors that distinguishes project management from general “management” is that it has a final deliverable and a finite time span—unlike ongoing operations management. Because of this, a project professional requires a wide range of skills: technical expertise, people management capabilities, and strong business awareness.
This training course enables participants to:
Understand and practice effective methods of project coordination to ensure successful completion and timely delivery.
Learn what it takes to become a successful and effective project coordinator.
Avoid common obstacles and issues faced in project management.
Proactively identify project requirements based on business objectives.
Select, manage, and lead project teams effectively.
Plan and control projects successfully.
Coordinate and integrate projects, people, suppliers, and stakeholders effectively.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Select, develop, and manage human resources effectively.
Gain knowledge of key techniques for project planning and control.
Establish efficient systems for monitoring and controlling performance.
Identify and integrate end-user requirements into a structured project methodology.
Learn how to manage project documentation and reporting.
Identify potential risks, mitigate uncertainties, and manage risks effectively.
Methodology
This program primarily relies on participatory and interactive learning methods, including:
Structured discussions and group work
Brainstorming sessions and case studies
Role-playing and practical simulations
Engaging training games that relieve stress and encourage active participation
The approach combines training and consulting, where instructors support participants in directly and personally contributing to the development of management and leadership capabilities within their organizations.
Organizational Impact
Employees attending this training will help their organization achieve the following benefits:
Improved project productivity
Enhanced team communication
Reduced risks
Greater achievement of organizational goals
Personal Impact
Participants will gain significant personal benefits, including:
Increased productivity and efficiency
Improved quality of work
Reduced costs
Enhanced collaboration and engagement
Greater confidence and self-assurance
Improved planning and prioritization skills
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will be particularly beneficial for:
Project planners and coordinators
Project managers
Professionals involved in project operations
Senior project control and business services professionals responsible for scheduling, costing, and monitoring project performance for clients and contractors
Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to Project Management
What is a project?
Definition and role of the project manager
Overview of project management principles
Organizational process assets
Enterprise environmental factors
Program and project management differences
Portfolio and program management
Closing process group
Planning process group
Project management processes
Execution process group
Initiating process group
Functional organization structures
Effects of organizational structure on projects
Project integration management
Developing the project charter
Day 2
Project Scope and Human Resources
Key project objectives
Defining and controlling project scope
Scope statement and verification
Understanding project scope management
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and team motivation
Defining and developing project teams
Human resource management in projects
Team development mechanisms
Communication loop and team-building stages
Stakeholder analysis
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Day 3
Project Scheduling and Time Management
Schedule compression and control
Project network diagrams
Project selection techniques
Internal rate of return (IRR)
Activity definition and listing
Developing and managing project schedules
Applying lead and lag techniques
Activity resource estimation
Identifying dependencies
Benefit-cost ratio and reserve analysis
Critical Path Method (CPM)
Estimating activity duration
Fundamentals of project time management
Payback period
Precedence diagramming method
Day 4
Project Cost and Performance Management
Cost variance (CV) and schedule variance (SV)
Project completion and reporting
Key earned value management terms
Estimate at completion (EAC) and estimate to complete (ETC)
Performance trend charts
Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
Earned Value (EV) and cost control integration
Time-cost integration
Project status reporting
Day 5
Risk and Quality Management
Understanding project risks
Risk management model and contingency planning
Identifying risks and expected monetary value (EMV)
